Benefits Subsidy And Performance Officer, Northampton

Job description:
Benefits Subsidy and Performance Officer, Northampton.Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Benefits Subsidy and Performance Officer, for a local authority in Northampton. As a Benefits Subsidy and Performance Officer based in Northampton, you will , it is essential that you have previous experience in Housing and Council Tax Benefit Assessment, as well as a strong working knowledge of Northgate and the Comino DIPs system. In this role, your responsibilities will-To determine and assess all awards of Housing Benefit and Council Tax reduction promptly and in accordance with legislation. Including complex claims e.g. homeless, hostels, recent migrants, self - employed and student transactions. -To comply with new and existing Revenues and Benefits legislation and working practises, including keeping up to date with the contents of the procedure manual and employee handbook. -Accurately maintain computerised records and full systems administration of Housing Benefit entitlement, benefit payments. -Ensure the validity of Housing Benefit & Council Tax reduction claims and support vulnerable This is a full time role, on a one-month contract.************************************************************Why work with Service Care Solutions? --A specialist, dedicated Social Housing consultant offering single point of contact-Excellent referral bonuses-An exclusive range of Social Housing vacancies across the UK-Provider of Housing staff to over 200 local authorities and 100 Housing Associations.-Payroll service twice a week-Ltd Co and PAYE payment options available-Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email-Loyalty schemes / bonuses-DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus. Therefore, if you know of anyone suitable for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.************************************************************If you are interested, please contact Lee McMillan at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208966 or email lee.mcmillan@servicecare.org.uk.